[ But afterwards, he sneaks a glance her way -- completely focused, in contrast to his flippant words, assessing her quietly, before setting out two cups on the countertop. ]
... I just meant exactly what I said.
[ Palm braced against the countertop, he leans his weight on that arm as he watches the coffeemaker slowly do its work, drip by drip. Those his delivery remains steady, a little bit of that obnoxious blitheness has been swapped out for something quieter, a little more serious. ]
Sometimes cruel methods are necessary in this line of work, to do what needs to be done. But I imagine it's easier when your job isn't to heal those very same people you might have to hurt. Even setting aside the limits of my abilities ... I don't think I could fulfill that role. It's truly admirable.
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... I just meant exactly what I said.
[ Palm braced against the countertop, he leans his weight on that arm as he watches the coffeemaker slowly do its work, drip by drip. Those his delivery remains steady, a little bit of that obnoxious blitheness has been swapped out for something quieter, a little more serious. ]
Sometimes cruel methods are necessary in this line of work, to do what needs to be done. But I imagine it's easier when your job isn't to heal those very same people you might have to hurt. Even setting aside the limits of my abilities ... I don't think I could fulfill that role. It's truly admirable.